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Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1965-09-07
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Granted: 1966-09-13
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Expires: 1985-09-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John F Pribonic
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 09:48
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01F; G01F23/00; G01F23/22; G01F23/28; G01F23/284; G01F23/292; G01F23/2921; G01F23/2928
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
IN COMBINATION FOR USE WITH A STORAGE CONTAINER LOCATED REMOTE FROM PANELLING HAVING PREDETERMINED GRADUATED SCALE MARKING AS TO LEVEL CONTENT, A FIBER OPTIC LEVEL SYSTEM INCLUDING AN ENERGIZABLE ILLUMINATING SOURCE DIRECTLY IN THE CONTAINER, AND A SINGLE FIBER OPTIC BUNDLE OF LIGHT TRANSMITTING ELEMENTS COLLECTIVELY OF DIFFERING LENGTHS IN A GRADUATED SCALE OF EVEN INTEGERS OF STEPS OF EACH LIGHT TRANSMITTING ELEMENT PER SE WITHIN THE STORAGE CONTAINER AND HAVING ENDS THEREOF REMOTE FROM THE CONTAINER TERMINATING AT THE PANELLING, EACH SAID ELEMENT PER SE HAVING THE END THEREOF SUBJECT TO CONTENT IMMERSION WHEREBY LIGHT TRANSMITTAL INDIVIDUALLY IS DARKENED FROM SAID ILLUMINATING SOURCE DIRECTLY IN THE CONTAINER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
108 words
IN COMBINATION FOR USE WITH A STORAGE CONTAINER LOCATED REMOTE FROM PANELLING HAVING PREDETERMINED GRADUATED SCALE MARKING AS TO LEVEL CONTENT, A FIBER OPTIC LEVEL SYSTEM INCLUDING AN ENERGIZABLE ILLUMINATING SOURCE DIRECTLY IN THE CONTAINER, AND A SINGLE FIBER OPTIC BUNDLE OF LIGHT TRANSMITTING ELEMENTS COLLECTIVELY OF DIFFERING LENGTHS IN A GRADUATED SCALE OF EVEN INTEGERS OF STEPS OF EACH LIGHT TRANSMITTING ELEMENT PER SE WITHIN THE STORAGE CONTAINER AND HAVING ENDS THEREOF REMOTE FROM THE CONTAINER TERMINATING AT THE PANELLING, EACH SAID ELEMENT PER SE HAVING THE END THEREOF SUBJECT TO CONTENT IMMERSION WHEREBY LIGHT TRANSMITTAL INDIVIDUALLY IS DARKENED FROM SAID ILLUMINATING SOURCE DIRECTLY IN THE CONTAINER.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-09-12 | 1970-03-14 | 1970-09-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-09-12 | 1974-03-14 | 1974-09-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-09-12 | 1978-03-14 | 1978-09-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |